Angèle as the Face of Chanel's New ‘Chance Eau Splendide’ Fragrance
Angèle, the talented Belgian singer, is the ideal lucky charm for this new Chance chapter.
Chanel continues to redefine the art of luxury with its latest fragrance, ‘Chance Eau Splendide’, introduced by talented Belgian singer, songwriter, and actress Angèle, a contemporary icon celebrated for her artistic brilliance and timeless beauty.
At just 29 years old, Angèle has ascended to remarkable heights in her career. A pop phenomenon and a defining figure of the French-speaking music scene, she embodies the concept of seizing opportunities and transforming challenges into triumphs. Her artistry resonates globally, with two critically acclaimed albums, worldwide concerts, and collaborations with music luminaries such as Dua Lipa Fever, and Damso. Her collaboration with Dua Lipa, Fever, a track composed remotely because of the pandemic that stormed the charts. While her memorable performance alongside Phoenix during the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony exemplifies her unparalleled charisma.
Angèle’s allure is more than her talent; her classic beauty images of the Chanel’s campaign evokes memories of Karl Lagerfeld’s cherished muse Claudia Schiffer in the ‘90s. Her association with Chanel began in 2019, blossoming into a pivotal role as brand ambassador in 2020. Since then, she has graced numerous Chanel beauty campaigns and dazzled in the brand’s creations at elite events, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala.
The campaign for ‘Chance Eau Splendide’ masterfully encapsulates Chanel's vision of destiny and daring. The visuals, crafted by the legendary Steven Meisel, feature Angèle in radiant elegance, complemented by Pat McGrath’s makeup and Guido Palau’s iconic hairstyling. Her track, “A Little More,” composed exclusively for the campaign, adds a musical depth to the experience. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the campaign film invites viewers to follow Angèle into a hall of mirrors within a fairground, an enchanting metaphor for taking a chance and embracing one’s fate is set to debut in April 2025.
The fragrance introduces a new shade to Chanel's Chance palette: purple, a hue that add the cherished pastel spectrum of the house. Its fruity-floral composition weaves together a sparkling raspberry accord with delicate notes of rose and violet, complemented by rose geranium grown in Chanel's fields in Grasse. The base is enriched with cedar, white musk, and powdery iris, creating a luminous and captivating essence.
‘Chance Eau Splendide’ embodies Chanel’s philosophy: that chance favours the bold. With Angèle as its face, the fragrance celebrates a state of mind that intertwines destiny and daring, a roll of the dice that defines the world of Chanel.
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Angèle’s seized her chance at every step of her career.